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DG54 VMV

2004 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

188,990 mi
Last recorded188,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 VMV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 188,990 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 172,450 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 164,946 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 155,999 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 138,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 131,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 125,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,384 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 119,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,858 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,493 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,733 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 79,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,414 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 68,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,042 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 52,963 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 May 2010 52,963 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 49,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,430 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,127 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 39,127 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,232 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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DG54 VMV is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG54 VMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG54 VMV registered?

DG54 VMV is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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